Barcelona’s president, Joan Laporta, has revealed that the club signed Wojciech Szczesny for his experience. The Polish goalkeeper has been offered a new contract, according to Laporta, who expressed his hopes that Szczesny will continue with the team. Speaking to TV3, Laporta stated, “We’ve signed Szczesny for his experience and we offered him a new contract.” He added, “We hope he continues!”
Szczesny’s Background
Szczesny is a goalkeeper who has previously played for clubs such as Juventus and Arsenal. Known for his shot-stopping ability and distribution, he has been a key player for both club and country.
Recent Developments
In recent news, Barcelona’s manager, Hansi Flick, had praised Szczesny, highlighting his importance in the team. As reported earlier, Flick confirmed Szczesny as the Champions League goalkeeper for Barcelona. The club had confirmed a contract extension for Szczesny in April, indicating a long-term plan for the goalkeeper. Szczesny had returned to football with Barcelona after recovering from an injury, and was reportedly ready to replace Marc-Andre ter Stegen at times.